Steve,
Set them the same as 'hot'. After you have some run time on the engine (and
it's hot), readjust them. There won't be more than a couple thou difference
anyway.
Carl
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Silverstein" <milano164@mediaone.net>
To: "Sunbeam" <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2000 5:43 AM
Subject: Setting up valves cold
> On a freshly rebuilt Alpine engine is there a "rule of thumb" for a valve
> lash setting while the engine is cold?
>
> I know it has to be set hot but for initial start up I have always left
> things really loose until they warm up. Any recommendations on clearance
> when cold?
>
> Steve Silverstein
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